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Mathieu’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Volker 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 24, 2025 by Patricia WalterSeptember 29, 2025

I’m 43 years old and live in Ludwigshafen, Germany. I’m a very active person — volleyball (middle blocker), mountain biking, swimming, snowboarding — and a father of three young kids. About ten years ago, I was diagnosed with FAI, hip dysplasia, and osteoarthritis. It all started after an ice hockey … Continue reading →

Ed’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rankin 2011 and Dr. Thomas 2012

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 25, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 26, 2025

April 26, 2025 Hey everyone. I hope all are well. I was reflecting on the early days of my surgery and came back to this site to let everyone know that I am still racing. Fourteen years post op and things are going well, back to running a 9/Min Mile … Continue reading →

Chris’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brockwell 2018

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 11, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 11, 2025

My 10 Year Story (in 1,400 words) Hips Turning Bad My hips started turning bad in 2014, around my 54th birthday. At the time I was jogging 5 times per week and felt increasingly sore.  Even before, I had experienced some loss of lateral flexibility and my steps had been … Continue reading →

19 Year Anniversary of Patricia Walter’s BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 2, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 2, 2025

March 15, 2025 was the 19 year anniversary of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. It has always worked well and continues to be perfect.

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Keith Gruber’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. McLaughlin 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 24, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 24, 2025

July 25, 2024 I had my hip resurfacing done Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital by Dr John McLaughlin. Surgery went smoothly. Home Wednesday. Feeling pretty good but tired. Note I’m a 65 year old male. Still active, and able to do HIIT (with modifications) and running (with walk breaks) before … Continue reading →

Dr. De Smet Interview

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 7, 2025

Updated 7/4/2015 Free Email Consultation 3200 Hip Resurfacings to date *** Dr. Koen De Smet 3200 Hip Resurfacings to date *** AMC Anca Medical Centre Xavier De Cocklaan 68.1 9831 St.Martens Latem (Deurle) Belgium +3292525903 www.heup.be Valle Giulia Roma Italy www.ancaclinic.it E-mail: helpdesk@heup.be   Dr. De Smet’s  Medical Profile Hip Resurfacing for Women and Small…

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Hip Resurfacing – A Patient’s Perspective on Long-Term Success

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 31, 2025 by Patricia WalterDecember 10, 2025

** March 15, 2025 will be my 19 year Anniversary ** of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. During these years, I’ve carefully tracked hip resurfacing outcomes and patient experiences. What I find most encouraging is that 73% of hip resurfacing patients … Continue reading →

Understanding Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 31, 2025 by Patricia WalterJuly 14, 2025

Many patients don’t know there are two main choices when looking at hip surgery – Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement (THR). I’ve spent years studying both procedures and helping patients understand their options through the Surface Hippy website. Hip resurfacing saves most of your natural bone. The surgeon only … Continue reading →

5 Year Update Thomas Philippi Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 26, 2025 by Patricia WalterJanuary 31, 2025

Thomas celebrates his 5 year anniversary of his hip resurfacing January 21, 2020.
Thomas Philippi Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet January 21, 2020

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The Biomet Recap Magnum is No Longer Available

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 7, 2024 by Patricia WalterDecember 7, 2024

Posted on Dr. Gross’s Website and previously used by Dr. Gross 11/22/2024 Alternatives for hip resurfacing The era of the Biomet Recap/Magnum has come to an end. Zimmer has stopped manufacturing this implant. After nearly 20 years of using this implant for hip resurfacing and posting the best long-term durability … Continue reading →

Claire Louise Brown’s 19 Year Anniversary of Her Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

Photo from 2 days ago –  happy 19th birthday to my BHR !!!!!!!!

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Patricia’s 15th Anniversary Video Transcript

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2024 by Patricia WalterNovember 9, 2025

Celebrating 15 Years of Hip Resurfacing: Pat Walter’s Journey Today marks a significant milestone for Pat Walter as she celebrates her 15th anniversary of hip resurfacing surgery. In 2006, she underwent a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) procedure performed by Dr. De Smet in Belgium. Her life-changing experience not only improved … Continue reading →

27th Anniversary of McMinn Centre First Hip Resurfacing by Mr. McMinn

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 7, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

The McMinn Centre is proud to announce the 27th Anniversary of the very first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing carried out by Professor Derek McMinn. This patient is still going strong 27 years after receiving his BHR!

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Guillermo Spinelli’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Domb 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 29, 2024 by Patricia WalterMarch 29, 2024

https://youtu.be/ZLy_GtjnSuA?si=wHnoZIE_LVeWLRVr I share my personal experience of the recovery process from hip osteoarthritis with the Birmingham hip resurfacing operation performed by Dr. Domb at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, USA.

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Tim Okal’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Domb 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 19, 2024 by Patricia WalterMarch 19, 2024

At 73, Tim needed his other hip replaced. He had a hip resurfacing in 2010 and wanted that for his other hip.  He met with Dr. Domb and received a second hip resurfacing.  He feels is rehab and recovery is nothing short of miraculous.

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Richard Randall’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Galluch 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 6, 2024 by Patricia WalterMarch 6, 2024

I wanted to share my experience at: https://www.ovsurgical.com/our-physicians/david-b-galluch-md-faaos/.   This  was my second Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in 2023.  My first was at Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Brooks in 2019.  This one went well and was back to bowhunting and showing wrestling technique in 3 months.  Dr. Galluch spent some time with … Continue reading →

Nick’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 7, 2024 by Patricia WalterFebruary 7, 2024

I am a 28yo male who just had Left Hip Resurfacing at the Cleveland Clinic in Vero Beach, FL on January 31, 2024. I wanted to tell everyone my story as it definitely helped me with making my decision, so hopefully it will help others too! In 2017 I started … Continue reading →

Spartykus’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr Shakir Hussain 2022

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 30, 2024 by Patricia WalterFebruary 2, 2024

Update September 4, 2023 So it is Friday, the anniversary but today’s close enough, I am a year in. Yesterday I accompanied by 78 year old dad on his stock 20 mile bike ride. Hes fit and I can never catch him in the last mile when he kicks. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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